NYU Steinhardt

Jazz Dance Culture and Pedagogy

Course Number: MPADE-GE 2272

Hours: 10 per pnt

Units: 2/3 (alt)

Description: Exploration of the vernacular and theatrical jazz dance idioms in historical and cultural context, and its relevance to education across the sectors (secondary, post-secondary, private schools of dance). Emphasis is on experiencing and deconstructing pedagogical approaches to technique, improvisation, and cognitive content.